This unit examines how the endocrine and excretory systems regulate metabolism and fluid balance and how those processes interact with nutrition across the human lifespan. Students apply evidence-based dietary strategies for prenatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations to prepare for clinical practice and advanced care planning in the final unit.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the roles of the endocrine and excretory systems in nutrient metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, and weight regulation, citing clinical implications for nutrition care
- Apply prenatal and postnatal nutrition guidelines to create individualized nutrition plans that support maternal and fetal health and address common pregnancy-related metabolic concerns
- Demonstrate age-appropriate feeding strategies, growth monitoring, and nutrition education techniques for infants, children, and adolescents to promote healthy development
- Evaluate nutritional risks and design evidence-based interventions for middle-aged and older adults, including chronic disease prevention, sarcopenia mitigation, and modifications for physiologic aging
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 6 Lessons
- 30 hours
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- Unit 3 — Lifespan Nutrition and Body Systems6
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